Compliance and Privacy Specialist

Beth Israel Lahey Health

1d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Compliance and Privacy Specialist will, with direction from system leadership, work with the BILH community) to facilitate compliance with the Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to information privacy and security and general compliance matters. The Compliance and Privacy Specialist support the business objectives of the BILH Compliance and Privacy Programs. This position will work with constituents at all levels of the BILH community, and requires professionalism, collaboration, decision-making skills, and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required.
0-3 years related work experience required in patient privacy or information security, and healthcare compliance.
General HIPAA and HITECH knowledge and experience.
Fluency in federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance related to information privacy and security.
Demonstrated professionalism and formal/informal influence skills.
Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment.
Organizational abilities, oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to operate and communicate effectively while meeting multiple deadlines and completing projects simultaneously.
Ability to interact in a positive, productive manner with staff, faculty, leadership, patients, vendors, and others (demonstrating sensitivity, tact, and professionalism).
Good judgment and creative/original thinking to address evolving requirements related to healthcare compliance and information privacy and security.
Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access, and other web based applications.
May produce complex documents, perform analysis, and maintain databases.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification is preferred, e.g., Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP).

Responsibilities

Assist with scheduling, conducting and coordinating investigations
Track and document incoming inquiries, concerns, and other matters
Assist with drafting and updating, and formatting policies / procedures / guidance in a clear, concise manner that reflects current requirements
Coordinate training and communication programs and serve as an resource for information privacy and security compliance, as well as general compliance inquiries / issues / projects
Use knowledge of federal, state, local, regulations and guidance, Code of Conduct, investigatory best practices, confidentiality, and policies and procedures to effectively work with organizational partners throughout the investigatory process, supporting investigations as applicable.
Conduct ongoing review of policies and procedures, working with leadership to ensure correction and education, as necessary. Ensure that local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines are correctly applied and appropriately described in policies, procedures, and guidance. Draft, update, and maintain policies and procedures in partnership with BILH leadership and organizational partners as needed.
Work with BILH leadership to identify, coordinate, and implement continuous training and communication to the BILH community, enhancing workforce awareness.
Serves as a subject matter resource/consultant on patient privacy and information security issues to all areas and all levels of the BILH community. May serve on organizational committees related to patient privacy and information security, and general compliance matters.
Anticipate reporting requirements and participate in the development of materials and updates for Integrity and Compliance and BILH leadership. Perform data analysis. Identify trends. Prepare visual graphics and written materials to support findings. Develop reports and dashboards.
Performs or assists with auditing and monitoring various activities pertaining to privacy, security, and compliance. Ensure these activities are performed and documented in a timely and efficient manner.
Participate in the development of patient privacy and information security monitoring activities, collaborating with stakeholders as necessary to ensure coordinated and effective reviews. Assists outsourced Internal Auditor in the performance of internal audits, as needed.
Conduct and participate in risk assessment planning and implementation. Analyze issues using standardized risk methodology. Identify and communicate high risk areas and issues as appropriate.
Participate in the continuous quality improvement of BILH operations in partnership with leadership, including monitoring and improving Compliance customer service, compliance with regulations, and related electronic systems.
Identify weaknesses and deficiencies and provide input to BILH leadership on how to enhance the quality and efficiency of the work performed.
Identify deficiencies and advise on how to achieve compliance with regulatory requirements in an efficient manner.